Subtract 32/7 from 9/28
1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 4 4/7
9/28 - 32/7 is -17/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
32/7 = 32 × 4/7 × 4 = 128/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/28 - 128/28 = 9 - 128/28 = -119/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/4
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